Concord, NH vs Laguna Hills, CA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
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Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Concord
70.6
#1086 nationally
Laguna Hills
62.6
#1840 nationally
Concord leads in cost of living index (110 vs 189). Laguna Hills leads in median household income ($122,902 vs $77,874). Concord leads in crime level (5.0 vs 6.4).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Concord, NH | Laguna Hills, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.6 (#1086) | 62.6 (#1840) |
| Population | 44,629 | 30,243 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $460,390 | $1,236,917 |
| Median Household Income | $77,874 | $122,902 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 25.7 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 5.0 | 6.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 110 | 189 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.2 | D+2.6 |
C-
70.6 Score
Concord, NH
Small New Hampshire city with local appeal
Median Home
$460,390
Population
44,629
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
35
Northeast
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D-
62.6 Score
Laguna Hills, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,236,917
Population
30,243
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
41
Pacific
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